{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Unemployment Rising, Housing Falling? Australia\u2019s 2025 Wake-Up Call","description":"In this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie unpack Australia\u2019s biggest housing challenges right now \u2014 rising unemployment, a slowing construction industry, and a record number of luxury homes for sale in Sydney. As unemployment hits a four-year high, the RBA faces a tough decision: when will the next interest rate cut come, and what will it mean for homeowners, builders, and first-home buyers? They also explore why building completion rates are falling, how labour shortages and high construction costs are creating pressure, and what the government\u2019s 1.2 million homes target by 2029 really means for the market. \ud83d\udd0d Key Topics Covered \ud83c\udfe0 Australia\u2019s unemployment hits 4-year high \ud83d\udcc9 What it means for RBA rate cuts and mortgages \ud83d\udcb0 Luxury homes surge: 150+ listings over $15M in Sydney \ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Building approvals collapse and completions slow \u26a0\ufe0f Construction costs still 30\u201340% above pre-2021 levels \ud83c\udfe1 Housing target: 1.2 million homes by 2029 \u2014 can it happen? \ud83d\udcac How these factors could shape property prices in 2025 \ud83d\udca1 Why Watch  If you\u2019re a homeowner, investor, or first-home buyer, this episode helps you understand how unemployment, rate cuts, and supply shortages are shaping Australia\u2019s property market for the year ahead. Stay informed and make smarter property decisions. ","author_name":"Talk Property To Me Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/talkpropertytome.com.au\/","html":"